Changes

This page provides a brief summary of current and forthcoming events on the SVR, and links to where further information can be found. Historical information will be moved to the [[Severn Valley Railway Timeline 20102020-2019 2029 | latest history timeline page]] as necessary.

The [httphttps://www.svr.co.uk/ '''SVR Main Web Site'''] is primarily aimed at the travelling public. It includes all the latest news relevant to that sector, including details of forthcoming events, timetables, locomotive rosters, ticket sales and so on.

[httphttps://www.svrlive.com '''SVR Live'''] is also an official SVR web site, for members, shareholders and enthusiasts. SVR Live contains regular monthly occasional news announcements, although these are of a more specialist nature concerning matters like locomotive overhauls and infrastructure upgrades. It is also regularly updated with news from various sources, including social media and SVR-related websites. Information which is publicly accessible for enthusiasts includes Traffic Notices, Working Timetables, lineside photography policy and application forms, and so on. Certain pages from time to time are secured for password-protected use by Working Members for internal communication on AGMs and the like. Until March 2018 it also carried regular updates from various sources, including social media and SVR-related websites, now discontinued.

<b>‘Express Points’'[https://www.svrlive.com/expresspointshome Express Points]'</b> is the Working Members’ monthly newsletter which moved to an online only delivery in January 2017. It is distributed by email to those who have registered, and it also publicly accessible through on SVR Live, which includes an archive of past editions. The sister  <b>Web Round Up'[https://www.svrlive.com/branchlineshome Branch Lines]'</b> covered items in the public domain is a monthly newsletter for SVR Members, Shareholders and supporters. It is published on the internet relating to the Severn Valley RailwaySVR Live, with links shown to point readers towards the original source rather than reproducing every detail: its final edition was in December 2016 as 'Express Points' moved to which includes an online only deliveryarchive since April 2017.

<b>‘SVR Online’</b> is a secure password-protected intranet site is used by the SVR for internal communication with staff and Working Members. The SVR has active official Social Media accounts on [https://www.facebook.com/svrofficial/ '''Facebook'''], [https://twitter.com/svrofficialsite '''Twitter'''], and [https://www.instagram.com/severnvalleyrailwayofficial/ '''Instagram'''].

(All locomotives subject to availability.)===2017 Events===*24-25 September [httphttps://www.svr.co.uk/SpecialEvents.aspx Dates announcedwhats-on/autumn-model-railway-weekend/ Model Railway Weekend] for 2017 events are as follows:*29 September - 2 October [httphttps://www.svr.co.uk/SEItemevents/autumn-diesel-bash Autumn Diesel Bash] Guests (# Locos subject to availability)::* '''55009 Alycidon''': E.aspx?a=48 E. Class 55 Deltic Co-Co:* '''56081''': BR Class 56 Co-Co #:* '''Evening Scenic Specials56098'''] Departing Kidderminster at 7:00pm on Saturdays to 16 SeptemberBR Class 56 Co-Co #*22-23 October [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/christmas-gift-fayre/ Christmas Gift Fayre] *27-29 October [httphttps://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=51 '''On the Buses'''events/ghost-train/ Ghost Train]*27-29 October [https: 10 September //www.svr.co.uk/events/scream-train-18/ Scream Train (Normal fares18+)] *18 November [httphttps://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=100 '''Autumn events/steaminlights22/ Steam Gala'''in Lights]: 21-24 September with visiting locomotives and the return of all-night running commences (Revised faresselected dates to 23 December). Visiting locomotives announced are:*26 November [https:No//www. 926 Repton - Southern Railways 'Schools' class, courtesy of the North Yorkshire Moors Railwaysvr.co. uk/events/caroltrains/ Carol Trains] commence (selected dates to 17 December) *26 November [https:No//www.svr.co. 564 - Great Eastern Railway 'Y14', courtesy of M&GN Joint Railway Society & North Norfolk Railwayuk/events/santatrains22/ Santa Trains] commence (selected dates to 24 December) *26 November [https:No//www. 323 Bluebell - South Eastern & Chatham Railway 'P', courtesy of Bluebell Railway Plc:Nosvr.co. 2 Prince - Ffestiniog Railway Narrow Gauge loco, courtesy of the Ffestiniog Railwayuk/events/enchantedexpress22/ Enchanted Express] commences (selected dates to 24 December)

*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=106 '''Christmas Gift Fayre''']: 21-22 October with gifts galore with a festive twist at the Engine House (Normal fares).=See also==*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=105 '''Take a ride on the Ghost Train'''[Main Page]]: 26-28 October Dare to take a thrilling trip into the night (Revised fares).*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=105 '''Take a ride on the Ghost Train''']: 26-28 October Dare to take a thrilling trip into the night (Revised fares).*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=55 '''Santa Steam Specials''']: December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24. Travel by steam train from Kidderminster Links | Links to Santa's grotto at Arley. Advance booking essential, tickets available in August. *[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=56 '''Santa Heralds'''other web sites with an SVR connection]: 19-23 December. Travel with Santa on a trip from Kidderminster to Highley. Advance booking essential, tickets available in August.*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=57 '''Christmas Carol Trains''']: December 2, 9, 16, 23. A festive diesel rail-car trip from Kidderminster to Highley. Advance booking essential, tickets available in August.

===2018 Events=References==[http:<references //www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=806 Dates announced] for 2018 events are as follows:*Spring Steam Gala: March 16 - 18. First guest announced as LNER B12 No. 8572, courtesy of the M&GN Joint Railway Society and the North Norfolk Railway*Open House Weekend: April 7 & 8*Paw Patrol Visit: April 28 & 29*Spring Diesel Festival: May 17 - 19*Mixed Traction Day: May 20*Goods Gala: June 2 & 3*Step back to the 1940s: June 30 & July 1, 7, 8*Peep Behind the Scenes: July 14 & 15 (TBC)*Classic Vehicle Day: July 29*Steam on the Road: August 11 & 12*On the Buses: September 2*Autumn Steam Gala: September 20 - 23*Small Engine Weekend: September 29 & 30*Ghost Trains: October 25 - 27 (TBC)All dates are subject to change, with further event details available soon...>

==See alsoLinks==*[[Main Page]]<br>[httphttps://www.svr.co.uk/SpecialEvents.aspx SVR website Special Events]<br>*[https://www.svr.co.uk/MeetTheLoco.aspx?id=26 Diesel locomotive roster] [[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connectionCategory: The Severn Valley Railway in preservation]]<br>